Head of Department, Global Bidding (Manufacturer)

Jump! recruiters; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of industrial valves in Montreal is seeking a Head of Department, Global Bidding to lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure the quality and compliance of submissions in a highly regulated industry. This role requires over 10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English, with a strong background in technical processes and decision-making. This position offers a high-visibility role focused on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a similar role.
• Technical background (fluids, metallurgy – an asset).
• Eligibility for the Controlled Goods Program.

Responsibilities

• Leading and aligning a team of professionals in bids & applications.
• Ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery of bids.
• Serving as the point of contact between engineering, sales, plants, and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual (French and English)

Project Management

Decision-making

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, Velan, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of critical industrial valves for highly regulated and demanding sectors (nuclear, energy, severe processes). In an international context, with high technical complexity, quality standards, and tight deadlines, Velan is recruiting a Head of Department, Global Bidding (Manufacturer) to support its growth and increasing demand. This individual will play a key role in the governance, performance, and strategic alignment of tendering activities, as well as leading a multidisciplinary team across Canada.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading and aligning a team of professionals (bids & applications);
• Prioritizing, assigning, and making decisions on complex projects;
• Ensuring the quality, compliance, and timely delivery of bids;
• Continuously optimizing processes and tools; Serving as the point of contact between engineering, sales, plants, and projects.

Performance Indicators

• Quality and accuracy of submissions;
• Meeting of deadlines;
• Team empowerment, autonomy, and sound business judgment.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, technical fields, or equivalent;
• More than 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a similar role;
• Technical background (fluids, metallurgy – an asset);
• Eligibility for the Controlled Goods Program;
• Bilingual in French and English.

Why this position?

• High-visibility strategic leadership;
• International environment focused on rigor, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement;
• License to influence practices, structure, and performance;
• High-value technical and organizational challenges.

Location:

Montreal

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